The wire of a potentiometer has a resistance of $4 \Omega$ and a length of $1 \ m$. It is connected to a cell of emf $2 \ V$ and internal resistance $1 \Omega$. The current flowing through the potentiometer wire is: (in $A$)

  • A
    $0.1$
  • B
    $0.2$
  • C
    $0.4$
  • D
    $0.8$

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